Merchandising Manager

Responsibilities

Develop and execute buying and merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and maximize market opportunities; Monitor sales and sell-through situation and initiating appropriate business strategies to achieve company’s sales target; Constant management of inventory, delivery and re-order situation, with the goal of stock optimization; Track the movement of stocks and allocation to rebalance the stores’ needs vs offer; Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to inform buying decisions and stay ahead of industry trends; Communicate trends, opportunities and risk to key stakeholder including GMM, Senior Management and HQ; Analyze sales data, provide detailed sales reports, and adjust buying strategies to optimize inventory levels and profitability; Detailed analysis, accurate qualitative feedback and implementing action plans based on sales data, market trends and store feedback; Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers and merchandisers, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to succeed; Work closely with cross-functional teams, including retail, marketing, sales, and visual merchandising, to ensure a cohesive brand experience and achieving merchandising strategies and company objectives; Close partnership and effective communication with HQ Retail Merchandising team on merchandising strategies, sales analysis and concrete actions, executing projects with excellence; Taking the initiative with HQ communication; Providing HQ Retail Merchandising team product feedback and market needs including strategic pricing and product needs; Work closely with retail training team to provide seasonal product training and fashion trend information to the front-line staff; On-site event support; Ad-hoc tasks

Requirements

Degree holder in relevant subject; Minimum 10 years’ experience in fashion merchandising/buying role with international fashion/luxury brand companies; Strong fashion and market sense with solid high-end fashion buying experience for China market; Strong leadership and communicator with a proven track record in leading, coaching, developing and succession planning of buying team; Excellent presentation, planning and analytical skills; Good command of written and spoken English; Able to work under high pressure; Occasional overseas travel is required

Nice to have

Advanced luxury education